Primary Care Outreach Nurse
Location: CA, ON, Ottawa
Department: Health Services
Salary range: 55386-66731
Employment type: Full-time
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Hospital & Health Care
Function: Health Care Provider

Company profile:
Since 1973: Working together to make our community healthyGood health means more than just treating people when they are sick. Problems like poverty, addiction, and family violence can bring on illness – or keep people from getting well. At Sandy Hill Community Health Centre, we treat illness when it arises. We also work hard to create a healthy community, so that people stay well and get the most out of life, and we believe in:integrity | respect | equity | collaboration | empathy-------------------------------------------------------------------------------By applying to the posting I hereby acknowledge that the information I provide will be collected by #URL_3c6b46782f8bf4c402537a5580ce452d1391bb2140bbd3533f0546551d2dea02# under the terms of their privacy policy http://#URL_3c6b46782f8bf4c402537a5580ce452d1391bb2140bbd3533f0546551d2dea02#/privacy . Candidates, when hired by SHCHC as employees will provide data in under a separate process and be subject to SHCHC's Privacy and Confidentiality policies and procedures.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Depuis 1973: Travailler ensemble pour une communauté en santéUne bonne santé signifie plus que de soigner les gens lorsqu'ils sont malades. Des problèmes comme la pauvreté, la dépendance, la violence familiale peuvent causer la maladie – ou empêcher les gens de se rétablir. Au Centre de santé communautaire Côte de sable, nous traitons la maladie lorsqu'elle se présente. En plus, nous travaillons fort pour créer une communauté bien portante, pour que les gens restent en bonne santé et profitent de la vie au maximum, et nous croyons dans:l'intégrité | le respect | l'équité | la collaboration| l'empathie-------------------------------------------------------------------------------En posant ma candidature pour cette offre d’emploi, je reconnais que les renseignements que je fournis seront recueillis par #URL_3c6b46782f8bf4c402537a5580ce452d1391bb2140bbd3533f0546551d2dea02# et traités conformément à sa politique de confidentialité : http://#URL_3c6b46782f8bf4c402537a5580ce452d1391bb2140bbd3533f0546551d2dea02#/privacy. Les candidats embauchés par le CSCCS fourniront d’autres renseignements qui seront traités en vertu d’un processus distinct et sujets aux politiques et aux marches à suivre du CSCCS en matière de confidentialité et de protection des renseignements personnels.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Job description:
External Employment OpportunityPosition Title: Primary Care Outreach NurseComponent/Team: Health ServicesStatus: Permanent, 1.0 FTE Full-time (35 hours per week)Salary Scale: $55,386 - $66,731 annualized salary plus benefitsStart Date: ImmediatelyPosition DescriptionThe Primary Care Outreach Nurse provides geriatric assessments, direct clinical nursing services, advocacy, monitoring, and health education to the seniors’ population in the community. He/she collaborates with the Health Services Team, other members of Primary Care outreach teams and internal staff as well as community physicians and other health professionals regarding client care.Reporting Relationship:The Registered Nurse (PCO) reports directly to the Director of Health Services.Application Deadline: May 6th, 2014 at 4:00 PM

Requirements:
Requirements for this position include:Education and LanguageBachelor’s degree in Nursing.Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.Eligible for membership with the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario.Under the Centre’s designation to provide French Language Services:French (oral expression): Advanced +French (oral comprehension): Advanced +French (reading comprehension): Intermediate +Fluency in English, both oral and written Professional ExperienceMinimum 2-3 years’ experience working as a registered nurse in a community-based agency delivering nursing health care services to seniors. Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAptitude and interest in client education and health promotion with seniorsKnowledge of community resources for seniors.Ability to work independently in the community with minimal supports.Strong clinical assessment skills.Good problem solving skills.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Good interpersonal and organizational skills.Advocacy skills.Experience working with people living with addictions and mental illnessProficient with Windows-based computer systems (in particular email and MS Word) and EMR software.Available to work occasionally until 8:00 p.m.Valid driver’s license, valid vehicle insurance and use of a personally owned vehicle.

Benefits:
Sandy Hill Community Health Centre offers employees an excellent benefits package which includes four weeks holidays in addition to a Pension Plan and excellent Group Insurance Plan.Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.  No phone calls please.Conditions of Employment:Hours of work will be developed in collaboration with the successful candidate to ensure a healthy work-life balance.  A schedule of work will be based on the Centre’s hours of operation and program requirements and may include some evenings.An offer of employment will be conditional upon the candidate completing a criminal reference check and linguistic profile to the satisfaction of the Sandy Hill Community Health Centre.By applying to the posting I hereby acknowledge that the information I provide will be collected by #URL_3c6b46782f8bf4c402537a5580ce452d1391bb2140bbd3533f0546551d2dea02# under the terms of their privacy policy http://#URL_3c6b46782f8bf4c402537a5580ce452d1391bb2140bbd3533f0546551d2dea02#/privacy Candidates, when hired by SHCHC as employees will provide data in under a separate process and be subject to SHCHC's Privacy and Confidentiality policies and procedures.